Ready-Mix Operations Leader: Safety, Growth & Excellence

CRH; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% AIP bonus

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Career advancement

Formal training initiatives

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Fordyce Concrete Co., a CRH company, seeks an Operations Manager to lead our Ready‑Mix sites with a safety‑first mindset, drive operational excellence, and support growth across Kansas City markets. You will coordinate field and site leaders, manage budgets, champion safety culture, and advance continuous improvement while delivering outstanding service to customers and our team.

Join a growing organization that values safety, innovation, and career development while operating in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related construction experience.
• Plant management experience (3+ years) preferred.
• EHS experience (3+ years) preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting and financial principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make effective decisions in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety & Culture: Cultivate a safety‑first environment, partnering with field and safety personnel to minimize risk and enhance workplace conditions for every team member.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, focusing on safe production, consistent quality, and customer satisfaction, while maintaining the highest standards for safety and environmental compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive performance metrics and operational enhancements, surpassing company goals and industry benchmarks.
• Engaged Leadership: Connect regularly with employees, improving job site safety and morale through proactive communication and hands‑on involvement.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct routine jobsite inspections, collaborating with the Safety Manager to identify and resolve deficiencies.
• Investigative Approach: Collaborate with safety teams to conduct investigations, instilling best practices and accountability.
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage annual operating budgets, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency and profitability.
• Training & Development: Organize formal training initiatives to elevate safety, operations, and customer service standards; ensure robust onboarding and mentoring for all new hires.
• Team Building: Foster high‑performing teams and nurture talent for future growth opportunities.
• Compliance & Regulatory Partnership: Guarantee crews are equipped, trained, and compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Site Management: Direct site managers to meet production targets, ensuring operations are safe, timely, and within budget.
• Sales & Marketing Leadership: Drive sales and marketing strategies to maximize product reach, exceed customer expectations, and enhance profitability.
• Government Relations: Represent the company during inspections and audits, partnering with agencies such as OSHA, MSHA, and DOT.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to define long‑range goals and strategies for sustained success.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Team-building

Microsoft Office

Financial literacy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

EHS certifications

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fordyce Concrete Co., a CRH company, seeks an Operations Manager to lead our Ready‑Mix sites with a safety‑first mindset, drive operational excellence, and support growth across Kansas City markets. You will coordinate field and site leaders, manage budgets, champion safety culture, and advance continuous improvement while delivering outstanding service to customers and our team.

Join a growing organization that values safety, innovation, and career development while operating in a